West Pymble vs Pymble
West Pymble (median $2,650,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Pymble ($3,700,000). Over the past year, Pymble (-1.3%) ran 5.6 percentage points ahead of West Pymble (-6.9%) on house-price growth.
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West Pymble and Pymble side by side
| Measure | West Pymble | Pymble |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,650,000 | $3,700,000 |
| Median unit | $554,400 | $1,055,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.9% | -1.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1350/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $865/wk | $865/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1160 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 75 |
| Population | 5,441 | 11,775 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1186 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
West Pymble scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pymble (1160) sits above West Pymble (1134). West Pymble skews owner-occupied (87%), Pymble runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
- For buyers
- West Pymble is the lower entry point at $2,650,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: West Pymble delivers the better gross yield (2.65% vs 1.90%), but Pymble has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Pymble edges out on average school ICSEA (1160 vs 1134).
West Pymble vs Pymble: common questions
Is West Pymble or Pymble cheaper to buy in?
West Pymble has the lower median house price at $2,650,000, roughly 28% below Pymble ($3,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, West Pymble or Pymble?
Over the past 12 months, Pymble grew -1.3% vs -6.9% in West Pymble, a gap of 5.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does West Pymble or Pymble have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pymble scores 1160 vs 1134 in West Pymble. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, West Pymble or Pymble?
West Pymble scores 22/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, West Pymble or Pymble?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in West Pymble vs 1.90% in Pymble. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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